She was born July 26, 1925, in Springfield, the daughter of George H. and Catherine L. (Bingham) Cook.

She graduated from Springfield High School.

On Oct. 25, 1943, she married Robert F. Metcalf in Putney.

Mrs. Metcalf was employed at Springfield Bakery, Snow White Laundry, Vermont Research, and retired from Precision Assembly in 1990. For many years, she made and sold Christmas wreaths during the holidays.

She was a 4-H leader and a member of North Springfield Baptist Church.